Track Of The Day: Slowcoaches – ‘Found Down’

A band after our own hearts, having shouted back against the injustice of harassment and toxic masculinity in the music industry on last year’s ‘Complex’, Slowcoaches continue their biting social commentary with new single ‘Found Down’.

Racing with a seething energy, ‘Found Down’ hits your ears with its scuzzy riffs and the raw, angst-driven vocals of Heather Perkins. Oozing an immense, punk-fuelled power, it’s a perfect blast of raging honesty that we need now more than ever.

Of the track, Perkins explains:

“It’s about how the ‘struggle’ of the artist is glamorised by mainstream labels via the media in order to sell records… And it’s about how mundane and frustrating the day-to-day reality of that struggle can actually be, whether that’s mental, financial or something else.”

 

‘Found Down’ will be released as a 7″, backed by Misfits’ cover ‘Skulls’ on the B-side. Catch Slowcoaches live at the following dates:

27th May – UK @ Raw Power Festival, London
5th June – Green Door Store, Brighton
21st June – Chunk, Leeds
23rd June – Delicious Clam, Sheffied

Mari Lane
@marimindles

Photo Credit: Priti Shikotra

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Preview & Playlist: Visions Festival Announces Further Acts

With The Great Escape kicking off this weekend, we’re all getting well and truly in the mood for festival season!

Our favourite East London festival, Visions, is back for its sixth year on Saturday 4th August, and has now announced even more fantastic acts to add to their line up, in addition to the first wave.

Taking place across different warehouse venues, arts spaces and churches in London Fields, Visions promotes an eclectic array of new music, as well as a host of craft beers, street food stalls, record fairs, and even a dog show!

Now, to add to the likes of Chastity Belt, Duds, Girlhood and Sampa The Great, Visions have added a host of new artists to the bill, including Marika Hackman, Yak, Sorry, Lone and No Age, as well as announcing Milk – a club night curated by Foals’ Yannis Phillipakis.

In addition, Visions is thrilled to announce that FUCKED UP will return to the UK on Friday 3rd August to play a special Visions Presents Friday event with special guests to be announced. This will be the band’s first London show in 3 years, ahead of them releasing their eagerly anticipated new album.

It’s clearly going to be another stellar year. See the full line up so far and ticket info at the Visions Festival website.

And, if you can’t wait until August, have a listen to our handy (newly updated!) playlist of our favourites from the line up:

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LIVE: Mesadorm – St Pancras Old Church, 14.05.18

Mesadorm‘s loyal congregation formed in St Pancras Old Church last night to witness the band’s captivating performance of songs from their debut album, Heterogaster. Formed in Bristol in 2015, the collective have dedicated themselves to the task of creating beautiful “left-field electronica” which kept their fans spellbound from start to finish.

All adorned in fluorescent blue eye make-up, the band were bathed in atmospheric light for the duration of their performance. Front-woman Blythe Pepino (formerly of Vaults) stood tall in her smart blue suit, her soulful voice ringing out with strength and grace.

Blythe explained the album’s title-song ‘Heterogaster’ was taken from the name of a species of spider whose appearance resembles the petals of an orchid. With this image in mind, the band channelled their music in to exploring themes of deception and illusion, both internally and externally. She happily explained the meaning behind tracks like ‘Colour and Sound’ and ‘Alice’, and clearly took pride in revealing that ‘Easy’ had been recommended by BBC Radio 6’s Lauren Laverne earlier in the day.

The set flowed in an assured, patient manner. The tentative ‘Tell Me’ and ‘Drink You’  contrasted beautifully next to the chaotic and brilliant single ‘Yours and Not Yours’. The jagged synths, dreamy interlude and cathartic outro were complimented by the stunning use of strobes and heavily-coloured light, making this track the highlight of their performance.

Whether they’re performing intricate electronic ballads, or stunning their fans with singles like ‘Yours and Not Yours’, one thing about Mesadorm and their debut album is is clear: their musical skills are anything but deceptive.

Support came from Dear Robot

Follow Mesadorm on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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Track Of The Day: Dish Pit – ‘1000 Ways To Die’

Forget your bucket list, Montreal punk trio DISH PIT have shared ‘1000 Ways To Die’, a track which riotously explores the many reasons why millennials might be down in the dumps. The release precedes the band’s May UK tour dates, which include a slot at The Great Escape Festival this week.

Having met in the dish pit, washing dishes and wiping away greasy leftovers; Nora, Jack and Brianna came together as a band and moved into an apartment together in Montreal. Wedged between a porn studio and a music studio, it’s no surprise that their sound is as chaotic, unpredictable and as filthy as their surroundings.

“This track is meant to be an exploration into why everyone my age is seemingly depressed,” explains vocalist Nora. “’Is it the hormones in our milk or video games?’ is implying that it could be a chemical, or lifestyle thing.” Whatever the reason, Dish Pit’s new single is a riotous remedy for millennial angst.

Listen to ‘1000 Ways To Die’ below and follow the band on Facebook for more updates.

Dish Pit UK Tour Dates
15/05/18 Thomas Street Manchester
17/05/18 The Ferret Preston
18/05/18 East Street Tap The Great Escape Brighton
24/05/18 The Amersham Arms New Cross London
25/05/18 The Exchange Gin Festival Bedford
29/05/18 The Salty Dog Northwich

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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